Contemplating a new job can leave you anxious and disheartened. It’s not something I think any of us are excited to do. It’s time consuming and a little intimidating; however, it is sometimes a must. If you’re wondering whether you’re in that boat or not, here are some key signs you need to start updating that resume:

You’re getting passed over for promotions by less qualified peers.Now if you’re that millennial thinking you need to be promoted to manager after only being there for 6 months, slow your roll. I’m talking about promotions that you are qualified for and deserving of. If you’ve asked to be considered for promotions that you know are a logical progression of your skills and abilities but they keep passing over you, it might be time to start looking elsewhere. Especially if they never give you a true reason as to why they won’t consider you. A healthy and blossoming work environment will see your value, your hard work, and find joy in promoting you to a well-deserved role.

You haven’t been given a raise or merit increase in over 18 months.This kind of falls into the same philosophy as above. Many companies give at least a 3% raise annually to match inflation and honor your loyalty. Managers can see the hard work you’re making for the company. If you’re not receiving at least a cost of living increase, you need to start questioning whether you are part of a company that will allow you to grow professionally and financially. A healthy work environment and management team will recognize your hard work and want to reward you for it.

Your company is hanging by a thread. One of the reasons you might not be receiving those annual increases could be because the company can’t afford it! If you’re being called by your vendors continuously for unpaid invoices, that’s a bad sign.

Turnover is high. Do you have a new co-worker every 6 months? Is your manager doing anything to stop the bleeding? Unfortunately, high turnover is a reflection on company’s management and it’s not a pretty one. If this is the case where you work, it’s time to start looking.

You notice the company is downsizing. Downsizing can happen for numerous reasons in a company: poor economic conditions, cost reduction, consolidation, outsourcing, etc. This doesn’t necessarily mean you are going to be included in layoffs, but it’s definitely a good idea to start updating your resume just in case.

You’re being asked to do unethical tasks. This one is an obvious sign. You never want to be asked to do things that go against your moral values or put you in risk of breaking the law.

You’re thinking about your lunch break before you even go into work. Do you dread Sunday nights and look forward to Friday at 5 every single week? As a millennial myself, I feel like I must call out my peers and mention it does take a while to find what you’re passionate about and what you truly enjoy in life. Your first job out of college is not going to be your dream job. And you might not enjoy every second of every day you’re at work. That’s just a part of life. That being said, if you’ve been at your company for at least a year and you dread work every single day, it’s time to turn on those alerts on the job boards.

Looking for a new job can be frightening, but sometimes necessary for the well-being of you and your career. If you have any other signs I didn’t mention, share them below!

Written by: Shawn Kinard

Shawn is the Recruiting and Branding Specialist at Godshall. She has been at Godshall for over 5 years now. She graduated from Anderson University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management. She enjoys biking on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, hot yoga, and trying new recipes when she’s not in the office.

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! The decorations are always beautiful, the time with family is wonderful, but if we were to be completely honest, one of our favorite parts of Christmas is the presents! Looking back over the past holidays, I think we could all agree there is that one favorite gift you will always remember and always cherish! Here are some of our staff’s favorite gifts they ever received on Christmas!

The best Christmas present I ever received was my cat Eddie. He was a gift the year I graduated from Wofford. He loved Christmas because he would sit under the tree on the fuzzy tree skirt for hours and would get lots of turkey treats from my mom. He died 5 years ago but he’s still my #1 favorite present of all time! – Karen Truesdale

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The best Christmas present I ever received was a blue Volkswagen Beetle. And by the expression on my face below, you can tell I was completely surprised! I was 15 years old, had just received my permit to drive and had not even begun to think about what kind of car I wanted. Little did I know, my parents had bought the car 6 months ago and had been hiding it in their friend’s garage that whole time. I loved that bug and enjoyed it for 5 wonderful years! – Shawn Kinard

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My best Christmas gift was in 1973. My parents told me we did not have a lot of money for Christmas and not to expect a lot from Santa that year. When I got up that morning, the only thing I saw was this really cheap blue raincoat. I knew we did not have a lot of money but my goodness – a RAINCOAT – come on! They could see the disappointment on my face. My mom told me to at least act like I was happy about it and let my dad take a picture of me with my new coat on. She told me to put my hand in my pocket and smile and I DID! There was a key to a 1968 Pontiac Firebird. It was red with a black vinyl top and black interior. I loved that car! That is still my favorite car from the several cars I have had since then. – Tanya Henderson

Although I think they’re pretty common now, the “My Size Barbie” really spun my wheels as a child. I loved all Barbies, but a 3 foot tall Barbie was something to really treasure. I think they were over $100 when they came out in 1992 and I was devastated when my mom told me that they were too expensive. On Christmas morning there she was beside the Christmas tree. Because I’m a tall person in general, she wasn’t technically “My Size,” but that didn’t take away from the excitement. I wasn’t one of those who kept her in pristine condition either so over the next three years, she rode beside me in the Barbie Jeep, had her hair cut and ultimately lost the princess dress and wore my own favorite outfits.-Hannah Barfield

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My grandfather used to tape record us opening up presents on Christmas morning back in the early 1980’s. I grew up in an extended family home living with my parents and grandparents. Back in 1992 when we lost my grandfather we all felt very sad. I remember the family feeling the loss of the family patriarch and sadness throughout the day. As Christmas day went on, my mother and I found the cassette tapes that he had kept and played them for the rest of the evening. This was the best present that I could have ever had. It was a step back into my childhood.- Michael Bays

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The Christmas morning I remember most was when I was probably 10 years old and received a saddle from Santa. I had been horseback riding for about 2 years and continued to do so throughout high school – so receiving my first saddle was a big deal! I remember it hanging over the back of a chair in our living room, chestnut leather shining in all its glory! I was so excited. – Courtney Mebane

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My favorite Christmas gift was when I received a Sport 4-wheeler when I was about 15 years old. Unfortunately for my parents, this just opened the door to me spending about every weekend racing up and down tracks and trails in the woods. – Zandr Tesolowski

What is your most favorite present you have ever received for Christmas?